The Vogue Edit: What We're Loving This Week

Olivia Singer, Executive Fashion News Editor

ATTENDING: I am, of course, an enormous Patti Smith fan and so am desperately excited to see her – and Nick Cave – perform this weekend at All Points East. I’m not a particularly enthusiastic festival-goer, but I am making a special exception in her honour. Plus, there’s St Vincent; Courtney Barnett; Bo Ningen, and a (thus far) sunny weather forecast. Dreamy.

BUYING: I am so enthusiastic about Prada’s pre-fall accessories that I have been popping in on a near-daily basis: all I want in my life is a flame-printed handbag and, of course, those flaming shoes. It’s like a chic version of '90s No Fear, and my teenage self would be very impressed with the investment.

WATCHING: In 1944, Recy Taylor was kidnapped as she was leaving church in Alabama, and held at gun-point while she was gang raped by six white men. They were never charged for the crime – in fact, an apology wasn’t even issued until 2011 – and her story has now been made into a feature film which explores the institutional racism responsible for the injustice. It’s screening at plenty of independent cinemas, and I will be watching.

Soey Kim, Editorial Coordinator

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LISTENING:Kali Uchis's Isolation. I can be incredibly picky when it comes to new music. I am a real believer that an album should be listened to from start to finish and that it should tell a cohesive story. But each track should differ slightly to keep it interesting. It might seem a demanding checklist for a self-proclaimed amateur music fanatic, but such albums do exist and it is a satisfying triumph to find one that ticks all the boxes. One album that has done it for me so far is Kali Uchis’s Isolation. The album is pure perfection. Each track bends and blends genres, sending you into an alternate dream world where I have found myself listening to the album hours on repeat without realising. Personal favourites include, "After the Storm" ft. Tyler the Creator and Bootsy Collins, and "Just A Stranger" ft. Steve Lacy.

BUYING:I was immediately drawn to the simplicity of Jewel Tree's designs, particularly their urban gold chain bracelet, featuring a royal blue Lapis Lazuli stone. A devout wearer of silver jewellery, I was sceptical at first about whether the vibrancy of the gold and royal blue would suit my skin tone. But I'm now a fully converted gold lover. This week I will be buying their Urban Chain Earrings with the Lapis Lazuli stone to match my now favourite bracelet.

WATCHING:To my delight, the BFI has been celebrating animation in all its glory this year, running films from Japanese anime to Disney’s Fantasia every week. This weekend, I will be heading to the BFI Southbank to watch Lottie Reiniger’s The Adventures of Prince Achmed - a favourite of mine that also happens to be one of the oldest surviving animated feature films. Reiniger’s fairytale world transports you to a new and mystical dimension of cinema.

Lauren Dudley, Junior Digital Picture Editor

ATTENDING:My annual spring highlight is almost here – if you do anything across the June 13 to 17, get yourself down to Taste Of London. London's foodies will tell you that this event brings together the best of our city’s food scene: Asia De Cuba, Club Mexicana, Gul and Sepoy, Sorella, Cinnamon Bazaar, James Cochran EC3, Roka, Bar Douro, Bao, Chai Wu, Duddells. And you have the opportunity to get hands on with the chefs themselves. This year I’m gearing up for a little bit of a treat – I’ve booked us in for the Saturday afternoon/evening session, and I’ve heard it usually gets a little boozey. Winning.

LUSTING:There’s only one word for lifestyle curator Rory Shearer’s By Rory: chic. First created on the Greek islands, Rory originally set up the boutique using the hull of a beautiful abandoned fishing boat. Six years later, By Rory covers all grounds and has branched out into unique stores in London, the Algarve, St Lucia, Spain, Italy and, of course, Greece. Luckily for us, By Rory continues to welcome new designers into its fold, and has recently launched with Asceno, Cloe Cassandro, Serena Bute and Antonia Zander, among many others. Hunt it down – you won’t regret it.

EATING:After nearly two decades serving us, 40 Dean Street relaunches in Soho. If you’re looking for genuinely authentic Italian, filled with returning regulars, listening to laughter and chinking glasses, this restaurant is for you. My tip? The linguine pasta with fresh seafood. It won’t disappoint. Pair it with literally any wine on their menu. Mark my words, you’re in for a treat.